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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Trust Clinical Teaching Fellow (Undergraduate)

The closing date is 19 February 2026

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Job summary

The purpose of thispostistosupport medical student teaching within the Geriatric Medicine Department of Derriford Hospital.Thesuccessful candidatewillprovideteaching andsupporttomedical students inyears2,4and 5as well as develop learning resources and occasional teaching of year 1 students. The post holder will split their time between the acute wards and theacutefrailty unitand work closely with the HCE clinical teacher lead and HCE year 5 lead to ensure the smooth running ofstudents' learning pathways. Thepost holderis requiredtotake annualleaveduring the medical student holidaysand to undertake supervised clinical work in both the frailty unit and the HCE wardsduring non-student pathway weeks.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached detailed job description for responsibilities and main duties for this job/post.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-G2-HCE7762514

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will work closely withthe Medical SchoolYear 3 & 4Leads, Clinical Leads, and theClinical Liaison Teamto deliver high quality undergraduateeducationtoPeninsula Medical Schoolstudentsbased in Plymouth University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The main duties of the role will include:

  • Acting as key clinical liaison for medical students during their clinical pathway placements.

  • Coordinating and organising teaching for Pathway Weeks.Liaising with Clinical Teacher Leads and clinical teams to improve delivery of teaching.

  • Demonstrating and teaching practical & clinical skills within both the clinical environment and simulated teaching scenarios

  • Leadingclinicalteaching within clinical pathway weeks and developinglocal departmental teaching opportunities for students.

  • Liaison withnurses,juniordoctors,other health care providers,patients, relativesas well assenior medical staff within departments to support the successful facilitation of theBMBSprogramme withinallocateddepartments.

  • Undertaking formal teachingboth face to face and using remote platforms, whenrequired. This could include the delivery of tutorials, lectures, ClinicalSkillsand simulation sessionsacross a range of specialities,both medical and surgical.

  • Attendingward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds asrequiredto support the delivery of the medical education undergraduate teaching programme.

  • Supporting quality assurance arrangements forclinical teaching within departments, as directed bythe Pathway Leads / Hospital Sub Dean.

  • Attending,whenrequired,monthlyClinical Teacher Leads Meeting and otherMedical School Working Groups

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will work closely withthe Medical SchoolYear 3 & 4Leads, Clinical Leads, and theClinical Liaison Teamto deliver high quality undergraduateeducationtoPeninsula Medical Schoolstudentsbased in Plymouth University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The main duties of the role will include:

  • Acting as key clinical liaison for medical students during their clinical pathway placements.

  • Coordinating and organising teaching for Pathway Weeks.Liaising with Clinical Teacher Leads and clinical teams to improve delivery of teaching.

  • Demonstrating and teaching practical & clinical skills within both the clinical environment and simulated teaching scenarios

  • Leadingclinicalteaching within clinical pathway weeks and developinglocal departmental teaching opportunities for students.

  • Liaison withnurses,juniordoctors,other health care providers,patients, relativesas well assenior medical staff within departments to support the successful facilitation of theBMBSprogramme withinallocateddepartments.

  • Undertaking formal teachingboth face to face and using remote platforms, whenrequired. This could include the delivery of tutorials, lectures, ClinicalSkillsand simulation sessionsacross a range of specialities,both medical and surgical.

  • Attendingward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds asrequiredto support the delivery of the medical education undergraduate teaching programme.

  • Supporting quality assurance arrangements forclinical teaching within departments, as directed bythe Pathway Leads / Hospital Sub Dean.

  • Attending,whenrequired,monthlyClinical Teacher Leads Meeting and otherMedical School Working Groups

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oGMC registration with a current licence to practise and up to date revalidation.
  • oCertificate of completion of foundation training +/- further training.
  • oMinimum 2 full years NHS experience in the UK as a doctor, a year of which must be in the last 2 years
  • oA sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
  • oExperience of teaching in any setting.
  • oGood IT skills.

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the Peninsula Medical School and experience of teaching BMBS students
  • oExperience working in geriatric medicine.

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oPost-graduate certificate of clinical education
  • oCollege Examinations

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • oWell organised with excellent interpersonal and time management skills
  • oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
  • oProblem solving abilities and a flexible, practical approach.
  • oExcellent team working
  • oGood presentation skills.
  • oGood leadership qualities and ability to work independently
  • oTime management and ability to prioritise
  • oAbility to navigate sensitive and confidential situations in a compassionate manner
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oGMC registration with a current licence to practise and up to date revalidation.
  • oCertificate of completion of foundation training +/- further training.
  • oMinimum 2 full years NHS experience in the UK as a doctor, a year of which must be in the last 2 years
  • oA sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
  • oExperience of teaching in any setting.
  • oGood IT skills.

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the Peninsula Medical School and experience of teaching BMBS students
  • oExperience working in geriatric medicine.

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oPost-graduate certificate of clinical education
  • oCollege Examinations

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • oWell organised with excellent interpersonal and time management skills
  • oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
  • oProblem solving abilities and a flexible, practical approach.
  • oExcellent team working
  • oGood presentation skills.
  • oGood leadership qualities and ability to work independently
  • oTime management and ability to prioritise
  • oAbility to navigate sensitive and confidential situations in a compassionate manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Geriatrician

Dr Sarah Blayney

hjohns1@nhs.net

01752430763

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-G2-HCE7762514

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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